We have a new SAS rep so I asked again about SAS being supported under linux on the mainframe.I again got the usual response 'Noone has ever asked for it'.In the past 3 years we'vre sent the emails to Erik Burgdorf, filled out questionnaires, etc. etc. I have now been told to send something to ***@sas.com.I think I'm ready to give up but if others still care about SAS they can try ***@sas.com. I can't guarantee they care about customer suggestions.

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I think what we need to do is organize and put pressure on the rightpeople with one collective voice rather than yell one at a time.

I am willing to organize this and maybe setup a conference callwith SAS. ONLY if you are willing to participate.

As a start, please e-mail me your contact information including theorganization you represent. I will compile this information andthen will be in contact with you regarding what we can do next.

Thanks.Aria.

We have a new SAS rep so I asked again about SAS being supported under linu=x on the mainframe.I again got the usual response 'Noone has ever asked for it'.In the past 3 years we'vre sent the emails to Erik Burgdorf, filled out que=s.com.I think I'm ready to give up but if others still care about SAS they can tr==20*************************************************************************This communication, including attachments, isfor the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary,confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intendedrecipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution isstrictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notifythe sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication anddestroy all copies.*************************************************************************

Listers,Why waste your time on a company bent on breaking the bank ?Do you want to be put in the same situation as the z/OS folks - wonderinghow to pay the upgrade charges ?Just watch your IFL's zIIP'sand zAAP's get covered by the SAS charges, youwill end up looking like the fool even though they say they are looking atother pricing options.

Post by Aria BamdadAnn,I feel your pain!!I think what we need to do is organize and put pressure on the rightpeople with one collective voice rather than yell one at a time.I am willing to organize this and maybe setup a conference callwith SAS. ONLY if you are willing to participate.As a start, please e-mail me your contact information including theorganization you represent. I will compile this information andthen will be in contact with you regarding what we can do next.Thanks.Aria.

We have a new SAS rep so I asked again about SAS being supported under linu=x on the mainframe.I again got the usual response 'Noone has ever asked for it'.In the past 3 years we'vre sent the emails to Erik Burgdorf, filled out que=s.com.I think I'm ready to give up but if others still care about SAS they can tr==20*************************************************************************This communication, including attachments, isfor the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary,confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intendedrecipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution isstrictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notifythe sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication anddestroy all copies.*************************************************************************